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City planning standardized water and sewer rates
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The City of Temiskaming Shores has announced it has come up with a plan to standardize water and sewer rates, effective January 1, 2022. The …
Hazardous waste drop-off this weekend
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Have you been hanging on dregs of paint, dead batteries, and burnt-out light bulbs? City residents can dispose of them safely at the hazardous waste collection … Continue reading Hazardous waste drop-off this weekend
Englehart asks province to let area businesses reopen
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Town of Englehart is asking the provincial government to reconsider its plan to keep many businesses in the area closed until mid-July. The …
Bike exchange pumped up by Women Who Care
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While the pandemic has slowed many local fundraising efforts, it hasn’t slowed down the enthusiasm and generosity of the 100+ Women …
Charlton-Dack agrees to sell water to local company
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – The Municipality of Charlton and Dack has entered an agreement with an as yet unnamed local company that wants to deliver water …
Englehart wants better internet access now, not 2025
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Town of Englehart is attempting to find a solution to its years-long problem of poor internet service. The problem has worsened with the …
Neighbours cry “fowl” over plans to capture birds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There is no doubt about it, peafowl are beautiful birds, especially the male peacock with its long, beautiful tail feathers. But the birds …
Interest in Cobalt World War I memorial stone
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – A large slab bearing the names of Cobalt’s World War I fallen has been sitting behind the Cobalt public works building for years. The …
Latchford gives the nod to Rising Stone
By Jamie Mountain For The Speaker LATCHFORD – The Town of Latchford now has an official stone. Latchford council approved a bylaw to name iron oxide dendrite as …